Fiberglass bolt-on hood?

[thirdstreettito]

Does anyone have any links to bolt-on fiberglass hoods? Thanks.

[Restrorob]

This is the same brand I have on my 97, Nice hood that fits very well; http://www.jegs.com/i/Harwood/487/B4...oductId=745278

[nbpro]

http://www.summitracing.com/search/B.../?autoview=SKU
may not be Fiberglass
http://www.gmcpauls.com/cowl_hoods.htm
http://www.classicparts.com/Hood/products/1027/

[BLE 'BURBAN]

Guys the keyword was "FIBERGLASS"
Check out us body source below

http://www.usbody.com/ShopOn-Line/

[GMC Guy]

what's better for a daily driver, a steel hood or a fiberglass hood? the price for a fiberglass is like $150 more

[thirdstreettito]

US Body is a joke, they think they make gold.

[thirdstreettito]

Originally Posted by GMC Guy

what's better for a daily driver, a steel hood or a fiberglass hood? the price for a fiberglass is like $150 more

Whoa, not really. Fiberglass hoods have been cheaper from what I've seen. But they arent bolt-on, they are pin-on.

[GMC Guy]

well a bolt on fiberglass is like $540 from summit. the steel goodmark is $400. plus $99 shipping.....

[storked82]

Hey Brad

Check out advantagefiberglass,net They may have what your looking for
I have a 4 inch fiberglass cowl hood on mine and I like it I used the stock
Hood hinges on mine and it works fine on my 82

Good luck

Jeff Main

[thirdstreettito]

Thanks so much Jeff! That is awesome! Dad will be so happy!

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Whoa, not really. Fiberglass hoods have been cheaper from what I've seen. But they arent bolt-on, they are pin-on.

That is correct "Pin on" hoods are cheaper because they are much lighter. They don't require as much material or bracing. On the other hand "bolt on " hoods are as much or more expensive than steel, and in most cases are heavier.

[thirdstreettito]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

That is correct "Pin on" hoods are cheaper because they are much lighter. They don't require as much material or bracing. On the other hand "bolt on " hoods are as much or more expensive than steel, and in most cases are heavier.

Heavier than steel?

[piecesparts]

I have a Harwood hod on my 1984 truck. It took some slight trimming to fit it, but it fits real well and I have had it on the truck for several years. I believe Harwood has upgraded their undersides quite a bit, sine I bought mine, but I like the fit and finish of the outer surface and it is real light.

[mbgmike]

Watch out buying some of these F/G hoods. I don't know how many times we have dealt with customers who went with a real low priced source and brought them to us to paint and install. We had to show them all the flaws and issues that they can have. Not going into brand names but buy from a reputable company and ask their return policy if not satisfied. When or if you purchase one run your hand over every SQ inch of it looking for hidden holes that the gelcoat may cover etc. its amazing what you may find. Some are large at times. ANy shop can fix it but that adds to the cost of the hood. Cheap is not always the way to go on F/g. yes a quality F/G hood usually weighs more than a comparable steel hood.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Heavier than steel?

Check the shipping weight, but yes in some cases they are heavier than a steel hood.

Originally Posted by mbgmike

Any shop can fix it but that adds to the cost of the hood. Cheap is not always the way to go on F/g. yes a quality F/G hood usually weighs more than a comparable steel hood.

Mike speaks the truth. I ordered a hood several years ago from a company that was known for quality. It was a bolt on hood with a finished underside that was supposed to be "show quality" . It was so ill fitting, that it would have never looked right on the car. I returned it even though I had to eat shipping because it would have cost much more to have it fixed.

I bought another one from a competitor that claimed to be the best of the best. It was better, but not a lot. Buyer beware when it comes to aftermarket F/G parts.

[ont_guy_38]

My buddy has a harwood show series on his nova , did take a little trimming but otherwise an awesome hood , just as smooth underneath as the top is

[piecesparts]

I know of some that are listed in the trucking magazines that are not very well Quality Controlled during manufacture. I have seen body shops try their best to fit them. It is expensive to have to pay for someone to try to remanufacture something that you paid good money for to fit. I would not be scared of the brand that the initial post asked about. My Harwood is solid and fits well.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by piecesparts

..... My Harwood is solid and fits well.

I will say that your not the first person that has said that about Harwood. Looks like that might be the hood to consider.

[benoit454]

It definately is I have their 4 inch bolt on show series for my 85 monte carlo and love it. Only thing I had to do was file the side edges down, they make them long to protect the sides during shipping and were about 3/4 or 1/2 long and I had to trim them down so the hood would sit flat and not hit those edges. it lined up perfectly with bolt holes and latch. It's been there for over 3 years now and still looks the same no change, I even had it off switching motors and put it back on no changes, no cracked paint or anything. it's also alot lighter then any steel hood.

[chance76]

Originally Posted by storked82

Hey Brad

Check out advantagefiberglass,net They may have what your looking for
I have a 4 inch fiberglass cowl hood on mine and I like it I used the stock
Hood hinges on mine and it works fine on my 82

Good luck

Jeff Main

I am looking at hoods too! DO you have any close up pics of your truck with the 4in on it. Thanks